When you start a renovation, there are many aspects to consider. Renovation can be satisfying because, in the end, you know you will accomplish your goal, but on the other hand, it can be a messy and not pleasant job. Waste management is a vital aspect of environmental sustainability. Managing the waste generated by your project is an essential part of doing your part in keeping our world clean; it includes recycling and reusing construction and demolition materials. The best way to reduce waste is to plan the construction and…
Waste accumulation is an ever-growing issue that continues to impact our landfills and the well-being of our environment. Due to the significantly high levels of food, recyclables, and general waste that’s widely created in the hospitality industry, restaurant owners have a unique opportunity to help combat this rising issue through an effective waste management program. In fact, many restaurants across Canada are jumping on-board with improved sustainable measures in hopes to do their part in directly dealing with this problem. Reducing your waste output through a recycling and waste management…
Most human actions result in a varied degree of waste, which begs the question: how can you reduce waste in the case of commercial buildings? There are a multitude of methods you can use to achieve that, which is why we are always here, ready to help with some tips and tricks. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some methods for how to reduce commercial waste. Establish a plan for every material that enters your building This is a good idea, because you know where you can find…
The beginning of December is the official start to the holiday season, although the season seems to begin earlier with each passing year. When you think of the holidays, you often think of decorating, delicious food and spending time with loved ones. One consideration that is often forgotten is the amount of waste that is produced during and after the holiday season. Household waste, as a matter of fact, increases 25% during the holiday season. In Canada, 545,000 tonnes of waste is generated from gift wrapping and shopping bags each…
It’s likely that almost everyone has experienced this frustrating scenario before: you go to the grocery store, you whimsically shop around and purchase an abundance of fresh produce and your usual go-to’s. Maybe you don’t have a particular meal in mind, but you buy these items regardless, thinking that you’ll come up with a means of incorporating them into your meal. A few days pass, you’ve neglected to cook with them, and it appears they have gone bad. Not an ideal scenario, as this means wasted food and wasted money….
You can always tell when garbage day is near. Three words: overflowing, stinky garbage. Your garbage can starts to overflow with waste, where you have to wrestle with the trash just to make it all fit into your container. Once garbage day has come and gone, you figure that there has to be a better way to cut back on your waste consumption; a decision which not only helps you, but benefits the environment as well. In this blog, we share some tips for how to cut back on waste….
When spring hits, a lot of us begin to upgrade our homes, which continues into the summer. You think about upgrading your roof, your patio or outdated-looking rooms in your home. Change is exciting, especially when you’re able to give your living space a fresh new look. But, when you’re in the middle of those renovations, what do you do with the leftover garbage? If you’re using a reno company, most will take care of that for you. But when you’re taking on the task solo, that’s a different story….
It’s no word of a lie that recycling benefits the environment. If you think about it, most of what we throw away has some recyclable material. If we stopped recycling, the impact would be tremendous. Without recycling, 200 million metric tons of greenhouse gases would pollute our environment each year. We wouldn’t notice it at first. Sometimes, there’s confusion as to what should be recycled versus what should be thrown in the trash. Let’s take a look at some common items that are put in the recycling when they should…
